MassMEP Next Generation Manufacturer News

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Insights into what’s happening in manufacturing in Massachusetts. Best practices, success stories, and trends from manufacturing organizations that are growing and improving the economy. Share with us what you’d like to hear about in these issues.
– Kristy Grignon, Editor, [email protected] or 508-831-7020.

What’s Trending in Manufacturing?

• The Keys to U.S. Manufacturing Recovery

• Recap: Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up

Manufacturing Metrics

• Global Market Trends Data for MassMEP Clients

Video of the Month

• Business & Academic Leaders Celebrate Manufacturing in Massachusetts

MassMEP Manufacturing Podcast

• MFG Day! Connecting with More Than Magnets

Crisis Management Strategies

• The Great Supply Chain Disruption

• How Supplier Scouting Could Lead Manufacturers to Reshoring

• Global Supply Chain Problems Escalate, Threaten Economic Recovery

Manufacturing Month

Worcester Chamber’s Manufacturing Month Roundtable Features MassMEP

Sixth Annual Manufacturing Month Awards – Here are a few highlights:

• Jabil, manufacturing solutions provider, nominated by State Rep. Meghan Kilcoyne.

• GoodieKrunch, food manufacturer, nominated by State Sen. Diana DiZoglio.

• Franklin County Community Development Corp.’s Western Massachusetts Food Processing Center, nominated by State Sen. Jo Comerford.

• 6K, manufacturer of sustainable advanced materials for energy storage and additive manufacturing powders, nominated by State Rep. Christina Minicucci.

• AirLoc Corporation, manufacturer of vibration isolation, structure-borne noise control, and precise machine leveling products, nominated by State Rep. Jeffrey N. Roy.

• Rentschler Biopharma, contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, nominated by State Rep. Brian Murray.

• MilliporeSigma, manufacturer of life science products, nominated by State Senator Joan Lovely.

• Applauding Berkshire County Manufacturers

• Micron Solutions Recognized for Outstanding Leadership Skills

• Top Five Central Mass Manufacturers Led by Tech Companies

Innovative Growth Solutions

• Manufacturing’s Technology Lag is Becoming a National Problem

Workforce Strategies

• Have We Been Approaching the Manufacturing Skills Gap All Wrong?

• The One Recruitment Video Every Manufacturer Needs

• Comparing Labor Force Participation During Recessions

Cybersecurity

• How to Manage Cybersecurity Risks in Manufacturing

• Remote Access Grows Even as Cybersecurity Fears Surge

Industry News

• White House Proclamation on National Manufacturing Day, 2021

• Gov. Baker Shifts Thinking on Offshore Wind

• New Fibers Can Make Breath Regulating Garments

Job Opportunities

• Business Development Advisor, MassMEP, Auburn, MA – View job

• Hydraulic Assembler, KinePower, a division of Kinefac Corp., Worcester, MA – View job

• Painting & Building Maintenance Associate, Kinefac Corp., Worcester, MA – View job

• Machinist, Barbour Stockwell Inc., Woburn, MA – View job

• Mechanical Technician, Barbour Stockwell Inc., Woburn, MA – View job

MassMEP Programs

For complete details about these programs for manufacturers, visit the MAC Events Calendar.

• Developing Employees with Online Training, virtual, – November 17, 2023

Partner Events

• CCAT, Cybersecurity and Advanced Manufacturing, virtual – October 26, 2023

• AIM, Pay Equity: Developing Equitable Compensation Strategies and Complying with MA Law, virtual – October 27, 2023

• CCAT, Design for Additive Manufacturing: Software as the Key to Innovation, virtual – November 2, 2023

• ISPE, 2021 ISPE Annual Meeting, Boston, MA – October 31 – November 3, 2023

• AIM, Global Trade Symposium: Chips, China, & Container Challenges, virtual – November 3, 2023

• MSBDC, Basic Entrepreneurial Workshop: Understanding Business Financials, virtual – November 4, 2023

• CCAT, ManufaCTuring Mania Community Open House at CCAT, East Hartford, CT – November 16, 2023

• AIM, Executive Forum, virtual – November 19, 2023

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